Australia's sole women's competitor Kristie McKinnon finished 9th at the World Championship round at Tramelan, Switzerland.
On a wet course, McKinnon finished on 89 points. Reigning World Champ Laia Sanz finished on 44 points, 7 points ahead of second place Emma Bristow (51) and third place Beccy Cook (60). Sanz's victory in Tramelan also sealed the 2012 World Champion title: an incredible 12th title overall.
McKinnon said the sections were "uber muddy and not at all suited to my riding" after overnight rain made the going tough for all competitors.
McKinnon will join with fellow Australians Ina Halls and Felicity Harvie at Moutier, Switzerland for the Women's Trial des Nations next weekend.
(Photo: David Ault)